I grew up watching Shirley Temple movies on TV. The story lines were simple and basic. Little Shirley usually portrayed a child who lived with a loving father, grandfather, or another relative, or a waif who lived in an orphanage. She often played matchmaker to a wealthy man, woman, or couple who eventually adopted her. And, in most, if not all, of her movies Temple sang and tap danced her heart out. Perfect fare for a Sunday morning.
I was probably a teenager when I learned that Shirley made her movies in the 1930s, during the middle of the Great Depression. Much later, I learned that the movies were very popular and brought hope and cheer to many people. I wonder if they still would.
To learn more about the actress and person, who became a U.S. ambassador in her later years, check out these links:
Stowaway is a movie that Shirley did in 1936 when she was 8 years old. She played an orphan in China called Ching Ching. One of the songs that Shirley sang in the movie was "That's What I Want for Christmas." And, that, dear readers, is your Christmas song for the day. Enjoy!
I was probably a teenager when I learned that Shirley made her movies in the 1930s, during the middle of the Great Depression. Much later, I learned that the movies were very popular and brought hope and cheer to many people. I wonder if they still would.
To learn more about the actress and person, who became a U.S. ambassador in her later years, check out these links:
Stowaway is a movie that Shirley did in 1936 when she was 8 years old. She played an orphan in China called Ching Ching. One of the songs that Shirley sang in the movie was "That's What I Want for Christmas." And, that, dear readers, is your Christmas song for the day. Enjoy!
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Thanks for the good cheer. :-)